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Symmcora® Long-term Bidirectional Barbed Suture for Anastomosis in Patients Undergoing Robot Assisted Radical Prostatectomy

Symmcora® Long-term Bidirectional Barbed Suture for Anastomosis in Patients Undergoing Robot Assisted Radical Prostatectomy

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18 years and older
Male
Phase N/A
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Overview

The aim of this observational study is to show the superiority of the bidirectional barbed suture (Symmcora® Longterm) in terms of time to perform the vesicourethral anastomosis after robot assisted radical prostatectomy compared to the available literature data, without an increase in the complication rate.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Male patients undergoing an elective robotic assisted radical prostatectomy
  • Written informed consent
  • Age ≥ 18years

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Emergency surgery
  • History of chronic steroid use
  • Previous prostatic surgery
  • Previous radiotherapy or brachytherapy
  • Patients with hypersensitivity or allergy to the suture material.
  • Participation in another study
  • Non-compliant patient (dementia etc)

Study details
    Prostate Cancer

NCT06055946

Aesculap AG

17 July 2025

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